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moraceous

moraceous

9.9
Related to plants of the mulberry and fig family
  • adjective
  • /məˈreɪʃəs/
  • Specialized
: moráceo
  • The moraceous family includes figs and mulberries.

Examples

  • Many moraceous plants thrive in tropical climates.

  • Several moraceous trees provide shade and fruit in the town square.

  • Her research focuses on moraceous species native to tropical regions.

  • Several moraceous trees provide shade and fruit in the town square.

  • The figs are among the most diverse and widespread moraceous plants.

  • Her research focuses on moraceous species native to tropical regions.

  • Many moraceous plants thrive in tropical climates.

Surface Forms

moraceous positive

Morphology

moraceous = Moraceae (transparent) = Moraceae + ous

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-ous' to the family name 'Moraceae', yielding a straightforward 'relating to' meaning.

Etymology

Moraceous comes from the Latin name Morus and the plant family ending -aceae, with Morus meaning 'mulberry'. So, moraceous describes plants of the mulberry family, like mulberries and figs.